Publisher's Synopsis
The Mistress of Sherburne is a historical fiction novel by Amanda M. Douglas. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy Templeton. Lucy is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner in Louisiana, and she spends her days enjoying the luxuries of her privileged life. However, her world is turned upside down when her father dies suddenly, leaving her and her mother with a mountain of debt.Desperate to save their home and way of life, Lucy's mother makes the decision to sell her daughter's hand in marriage to a wealthy businessman named Mr. Sherburne. Though Lucy is initially resistant to the idea, she soon finds herself falling in love with her new husband and embracing her role as the mistress of Sherburne.As Lucy settles into her new life, she must navigate the complexities of her relationships with her husband, her mother, and the other residents of Sherburne. She also finds herself drawn into the political and social issues of the day, including the debate over slavery and the growing tensions between the North and South.The Mistress of Sherburne is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the struggle to find one's place in a changing world. With vivid descriptions of life in the antebellum South and a cast of unforgettable characters, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
